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VW Passat vs Porsche Panamera - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (272 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (36500 £ vs 99800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Passat or Porsche Panamera?
Passat
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
VW Passat has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36500 £ , while the Porsche Panamera costs 99800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 63309 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Passat manages with 1.20 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Porsche Panamera with 3 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the VW Passat performs distinct better – achieving up to 135 km, about 38 km more than the Porsche Panamera.
Panamera
Engine and Performance:
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Panamera has a convincingly edge – offering 782 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 510 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.90 s, while the VW Passat takes 5.80 s. That’s about 2.90 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Porsche Panamera performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 325 km/h, while the VW Passat tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 75 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Panamera pulls significantly stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 600 Nm difference.
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Passat
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: VW Passat offers a bit more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.
In curb weight, VW Passat is noticeable lighter – 1573 kg compared to 1960 kg. The difference is around 387 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW Passat offers distinct more room – 690 L compared to 494 L. That’s a difference of about 196 L.
In maximum load capacity, the VW Passat performs distinct better – up to 1920 L, which is about 535 L more than the Porsche Panamera.
When it comes to payload, VW Passat minimal takes the win – 577 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The VW Passat holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
VW Passat
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VW Passat
VW Passat
5 (3 Reviews)
The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.
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Porsche Panamera
The Porsche Panamera blends sports-car sharpness with luxury-sedan refinement, serving driving thrills up front while pampering passengers in the back. Poised, polished and mischievously quick, it’s the car for buyers who want exotic performance without losing everyday comfort.
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VW Passat
Porsche Panamera
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
36500 - 58500 £
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Price
99800 - 212100 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 8 L
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Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
124 - 135 km
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Electric Range
83 - 97 km
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
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co2
28 - 181 g/km
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co2
69 - 274 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 L
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Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
4
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1573 - 1858 kg
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Curb weight
1960 - 2535 kg
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Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
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Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
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Length
4917 mm
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Length
5052 - 5204 mm
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Width
1849 mm
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Width
1937 mm
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Height
1521 mm
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Height
1415 - 1428 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1770 - 1920 L
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Max trunk capacity
1255 - 1385 L
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Payload
501 - 577 kg
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Payload
340 - 545 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 - 272 HP
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Power HP
353 - 782 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 10.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
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Max Speed
212 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
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Torque
500 - 1000 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Power kW
90 - 200 kW
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Power kW
260 - 575 kW
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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Engine capacity
2894 - 3996 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
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Brand
VW
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Brand
Porsche
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What drivetrain options does the VW Passat have?
The VW Passat is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.